Which of the Following Decreases for Most People Through Middle

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decreases for most people through middle adulthood?

• A)long-term memory stores
• B)procedural knowledge
• C)ability for divided attention
• D)factual knowledge

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

Refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a reward or positive outcome.

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in their response to that stimulus.

Manipulating Puzzles

The action of assembling or arranging pieces of a puzzle, which involves cognitive and physical manipulation to achieve a specific goal.

Socialize

The process of learning and adapting to the norms, customs, values, and behaviors necessary for participating within a society or group.